2025 Fort Recovery Historical Society and Museum Events

Saturday, May 3 - Museum opens for 2025 Season

Museum Hours, 11:00-4:00

May open Sat/Sun; June/Jul/Aug open Wed thru Sun; Sept/Oct open Sat/Sun. Closed all federal holidays.

Museum open free to the public, compliments of the Fort Street Car Classics Car Club

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Sunday, June 8 - Battlefield Tours at 12:00 and 3:00

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Sunday, June 8 - Presentation by Don and Sheila Painter, 1:30

"Ohio Brass: A sometimes wild and wacky tour of Ohio Historical Markers". This presentation is a light-hearted look at some of Ohio’s more unusual historical markers.  Not the history you learned in school, but some of the more amusing incidents throughout the state.  You see those serious looking signs as you travel around, now you’ll learn the backstory of their creation and display. Be prepared to laugh, learn and enjoy!  Suitable for all ages. Presentation free of charge.

Thursday, June 12 - Fort Recovery Historical Society's Annual Pie Auction

During The Taste of Fort Recovery, at the east end of Krenning Park (next to Park National Bank). Pie Drop Off 4:30 - 5:30;  Pie Judging 5:45 - 6:15; Winners announced before auction; Pie Auction 6:15 - 6:45.  If you would like to set up another time to drop off pies, contact Kim Rammel at 419-852-0028

$25.00 Fort Recovery Merchants Gift Certificate for best pie in 3 categories –  Fruit, Cream, and Specialty (anything you can dream up!) Seasoned as well as novice pie bakers are welcome! All pies are welcome!

THANK YOU for participating in this fun event! All proceeds go to support the Fort Recovery Historical Society’s mission of maintaining our historical sites and structures, including Krenning Park, log cabin, Blacksmith’s shop, Hein Ampitheatre, Franke Walkway, 15 wayside exhibits, Pioneer Cemetery, and the source of the Wabash River.

Sunday, July 13 - Battlefield Tours at 12:00 and 3:00

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Sunday, July 13 - Presentation by Author Rick Schoenfield, 1:30

Presentation by Rick Schoenfield, author of "The Soldiers Fell Like Autumn Leaves: The Battle of the Wabash, the United States' Greatest Defeat in the Wars Against Indigenous Peoples".  Presentation free of charge.

Saturday, July 19 - St. Clair 5K Run

Sponsored by the Fort Recovery Historical Society.  For more information, see https://mercerhealth5kchallenge.com/races/St-Clair 

Sunday, August 10 - Battlefield Tours at 12:00 and 3:00

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Sunday, August 10 - Presentation by Archaeologist Dr. Brad Lepper, 1:30

Presentation by Brad Lepper: "The Newark Earthworks: One of the World's Ancient Wonders". Presentation free of charge.

Sunday, September 14 - Battlefield Tours at 12:00 and 3:00

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Saturday, October 11 - Museum open 4:30-6:30 during Fort Recovery Merchants Cruise In

Museum open free to the public, compliments of the Fort Street Car Classics Car Club

Sunday, October 12 - Battlefield Tours at 12:00 and 3:00

Guided outdoor battlefield tours (1 hour) are scheduled the 2nd Sunday of the month May through October at 12:00 and 3:00. Tour included with Museum admission.  

Sunday, October 19 - Annual One of a Kind Auction

This year's theme is "Merry & Sweet". Doors open at 5:00 pm.  Fort Recovery Elementary / Middle School Auditeria. $10 Donation/Ticket. Sponsored by Fort Recovery Historical Society and Project Recovery. For more information, see the One of A Kind Facebook page

Sunday, October 26 - Last day of 2025 Museum season

Sunday, November 16 - Fort Recovery Christmas Open House. Museum open free of charge, 11:00-4:00

Horse-drawn trolley rides provided by the Fort Recovery Merchants and managed by the Fort Recovery Historical Society.